• What you NEED to know about Trump Accounts for kids
    Jun 29 2026

    Trump Accounts for kids officially launch on July 4th. We’re taking politics out of the conversation, and just talking about the facts with our guest, Christina Lamar, the VP of member services at Copper State Credit Union. What are these accounts? Who can get them? How do you get started? What are the incentives?

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    21 mins
  • The massive change student loan borrowers need to know
    Jun 22 2026

    For millions of student loan borrowers, a massive change is right around the corner. The Save Plan is going away, and now it’s time to make decisions about new repayment options. On this episode, we’re talking with Chris Hicks, a senior policy advisor at Protect Borrowers. He’ll walk us through the changes, what borrows can and should do right now, and how much it could cost if borrowers sit back and do nothing.

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    24 mins
  • Couponing hacks you need to know
    Jun 1 2026

    Do you want to save money on the things you use every day? We’re talking with couponing expert Kiersti Torok. She’s all over social media, showing shoppers how to make the most of couponing. We’ll ask her how to find the best deals, if certain stores are better than others for couponing, and what’s happened to the value of coupons as inflation pushes up prices.

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    26 mins
  • Rent or buy?
    May 18 2026

    It’s a question a lot of people are trying to answer. Is it better to rent or buy? Our guest is TruWest Credit Union mortgage sales manager Melissa Sherman. We’ll get her advice on how to compare true monthly costs. We’ll also talk about how savings, credit, and long-term financial goals play into the decision.

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    25 mins
  • Avoiding impulse purchases
    May 11 2026

    Are impulse purchases derailing your budget? According to a recent survey by PartnerCentric, 81% of consumers have made an impulse purchase this year, and the median price per impulse purchase is $50. That can add up quickly and stall financial goals, so today we’re talking with savings expert, Andrea Woroch. We’ll talk about the pitfalls of "spaving," or spending to save and some simple strategies to avoid impulse purchases.

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    24 mins
  • Busting FAFSA Myths
    May 4 2026

    Just 41% of high school seniors in Arizona have filled out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. That means families are leaving a lot of money on the table. Today, our guest is Julie Sainz, the Arizona Board of Regents’ Director of FAFSA and College Access Initiatives. She’ll walk us through the application process; what information you need, how long it will take, and what to expect once it’s filled out. She’ll also help us bust some common FAFSA myths.

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    25 mins
  • Credit report errors could cost you
    Apr 27 2026

    When was the last time you checked your consumer reports? Credit reporting errors happen, and they could block you from jobs, loans, and housing without you ever realizing why. Today, we’re talking with David Chami, the managing partner at the Consumer Justice Law Firm. We’ll talk about how the errors happen, how artificial intelligence is involved, and how to fix the errors.

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    28 mins
  • Getting your estate planning in order
    Apr 20 2026

    We're tackling some tough topics in estate planning, including what happens if you go no-contact with a family member who is in your will. My guest is Allison Kierman, an estate planning attorney in Scottsdale. We'll walk through the basics of getting a will or trust in place, and we'll also talk about more complicated situations, the things you have to be prepared for that you never saw coming.

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    31 mins